Calories in Beans / Legumes

The calorie content of beans,
peas and other legumes/pulses varies according to type. For example, garbanzo
beans contain about 45 calories per 100 grams, while kidney beans contain
about 125 calories per 100 grams. For specific details of the calorie
and energy content of Beans/Legumes, click the foods below.

Energy Content of Beans,
Legumes and Peas

If you need to lose weight,
beans and legumes are a great food option for a healthy weight loss diet,
as they have a medium/low calorie-content. In general, calorie-controlled
diets recommend a high intake of beans. In addition to energy content,
dietary nutrition is also important, as a nutritious diet helps the body
to burn calories faster and maintains a healthy metabolic rate. So as
well as counting calories, check food labels for nutritional value. Nutritional
and energy values provided on most of the above food pages include: vitamins,
minerals, folate and dietary fiber, as well as protein and carbs. Understanding
diet nutrition makes calorie control and weight management easier and
helps you to follow a healthy eating plan. See also Nutrition
in Beans

How To Reduce Calories

Calorie reduction tip: If
you want to eat fewer calories for weight loss purposes, the best way
to lower energy intake is to eat more beans. Of course any energy-burning
exercise helps to increase calorie-expenditure and thus allows you to
eat more with less chance of gaining weight.